Diagnosing and Examining Otitis Externa

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of otitis externa?

Erythematous and edematous ear canal

Pain worse with manipulation of the tragus

Presence of air-fluid level along the tympanic membrane (correct)

Yellow, white, or gray debris in the ear canal

What is the main symptom of otitis externa?

Malaise

Fever greater than 101 F (38.3 C)

Pruritus and ear pain (correct)

Otorrhea and hearing loss

What is the treatment for uncomplicated otitis externa?

Topical antibiotic drops and pain control (correct)

Oral antibiotics

Intravenous fluids

Surgical intervention

Which type of medication is recommended for severe pain in otitis externa?

Opioids Signup and view all the answers

What is the main complication of otitis externa that occurs most commonly in immunocompromised patients and older patients with diabetes mellitus?

Malignant otitis externa Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment for malignant otitis externa?

Antibiotics with antipseudomonal coverage Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a recommended treatment for otitis externa?

Polymyxin B, neomycin, and hydrocortisone drops Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between mild to moderate pain and severe pain in otitis externa?

Severity of inflammation Signup and view all the answers

What is the main complication of otitis externa that can cause canal stenosis and hearing loss?

Osteomyelitis of the temporal bone Signup and view all the answers

Which type of antibiotic drops should be avoided if there is suspicion of tympanic membrane perforation?

Polymyxin B, neomycin, and hydrocortisone drops Signup and view all the answers

What is the main causative organism of malignant or necrotizing otitis externa?

Pseudomonas aeruginosa Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment for malignant otitis externa?

Antibiotics with antipseudomonal coverage Signup and view all the answers

What is the main complication associated with necrotizing otitis externa?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment for fungal etiology in otitis externa?

Topical antifungal agents Signup and view all the answers

What is the main symptom of malignant otitis externa that should raise suspicion?

Persistent pain despite treatment Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key component of the physical examination for otitis externa?

Evaluation of the tympanic membrane Signup and view all the answers

What is the initial symptom experienced by patients with otitis externa?

Pruritus and ear pain Signup and view all the answers

What is the clinical presentation of otitis externa when the external ear canal is completely occluded from edema?

Intense pain, lymphadenopathy, and fever Signup and view all the answers

What is the mainstay of treatment for uncomplicated otitis externa?

Topical antibiotic drops and pain control Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification of otitis externa when the ear canal is partially occluded?

Moderate Signup and view all the answers

What is the suspected concomitant condition when there is evidence of an air-fluid level along the tympanic membrane?

Otitis media Signup and view all the answers

What are the systemic symptoms that suggest extension beyond the external ear canal in otitis externa?

Fever greater than 101 F (38.3 C) and malaise Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic finding on otoscopy in otitis externa?

Erythematous and edematous ear canal with associated debris Signup and view all the answers

What is the main symptom of otitis externa that is usually worse with manipulation of the tragus, pinna, or both?

Ear pain Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended management for most patients diagnosed with otitis externa?

Outpatient management Signup and view all the answers

Diagnosing and Examining Otitis Externa

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Questions and Answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of otitis externa?

What is the main symptom of otitis externa?

What is the treatment for uncomplicated otitis externa?

Which type of medication is recommended for severe pain in otitis externa?

What is the main complication of otitis externa that occurs most commonly in immunocompromised patients and older patients with diabetes mellitus?

What is the recommended treatment for malignant otitis externa?

Which of the following is a recommended treatment for otitis externa?

What is the main difference between mild to moderate pain and severe pain in otitis externa?

What is the main complication of otitis externa that can cause canal stenosis and hearing loss?

Which type of antibiotic drops should be avoided if there is suspicion of tympanic membrane perforation?

What is the main causative organism of malignant or necrotizing otitis externa?

What is the recommended treatment for malignant otitis externa?

What is the main complication associated with necrotizing otitis externa?

What is the recommended treatment for fungal etiology in otitis externa?

What is the main symptom of malignant otitis externa that should raise suspicion?

Which of the following is a key component of the physical examination for otitis externa?

What is the initial symptom experienced by patients with otitis externa?

What is the clinical presentation of otitis externa when the external ear canal is completely occluded from edema?

What is the mainstay of treatment for uncomplicated otitis externa?

What is the classification of otitis externa when the ear canal is partially occluded?

What is the suspected concomitant condition when there is evidence of an air-fluid level along the tympanic membrane?

What are the systemic symptoms that suggest extension beyond the external ear canal in otitis externa?

What is the characteristic finding on otoscopy in otitis externa?

What is the main symptom of otitis externa that is usually worse with manipulation of the tragus, pinna, or both?

What is the recommended management for most patients diagnosed with otitis externa?

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